Far beyond going from size XXL to XS, what amazed me about losing weight was the total change in my body and my mindset. A brighter lifer tells her transformation and journey to a brighter and better self.

Bucket lists tend to be about doing spectacular, daring feats: skydiving or seeing the Pyramids. While having such goals are good, why not try to create a list that will have a longer lasting positive impact on your life?

My wife's illness carried that devastating potential to wipe out everything we had saved up and worked hard for in years. Critical illness was indeed a serious health matter that required huge financial obligation.